Kristen McCormick

Kristen McCormick

Kristen is the Head of Marketing at Hatch, a customer communication platform for service-based businesses. She was previously the Senior Managing Editor at WordStream. Her cat Arnold has double paws on every paw, and she finds life to be exponentially more delightful on a bicycle.

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The 22 Best Keyword Research Tools for Every Need [Free & Paid!]

Keyword research is an essential part of your success in SEM and SEO. Check out our blog post and learn more about the best keyword research tools!

50+ Creative February Marketing Ideas (Beyond Valentine’s Day!)

See how your business can make the most of every day in February with these monthly marketing ideas and examples.

How to Do a Social Media Competitor Analysis

Your competition has a lot to teach you. Learn how to do a social media competitor analysis to get their playbooks.

12 Ecommerce Marketing Strategies & Examples (2026)

Ecommerce marketing can be tricky, but this guide will help you build a sustainable strategy.

The 10 Best Ways to Rank Higher on Google Maps

Rank higher on Google Maps and attract more local customers with these 10 optimizations to your website, Google Business listing, and more.

How Much Do Facebook Ads Cost? (+9 Ways to Stretch Your Budget)

Find out average Facebook ads costs, what makes them worth the price, and how to stretch your budget!

How Much Does Reddit Advertising Cost in 2025?

Are Reddit ads worth the cost? Check out this guide and judge for yourself.

How to Advertise on Facebook: The Visual, Step-by-Step Guide

Complete with screenshots, tips, and FAQs, this guide has (quite literally) everything you need to set up a successful Facebook ad campaign.

How Much Does Google Ads Cost?

All of the benchmarks, factors, and tips you need to determine your budget.